Traumatic brain injury can have several detrimental psychological and emotional effects on a person. A person, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, is also very likely to go on to suffer from symptoms of depression. In fact, approximately half of all persons who suffer from a traumatic brain injury also develop symptoms of depression.

There are several reasons why a brain injury may cause depression. For instance, there may be fiscal changes that occur in the brain due to the impact of the injury, and that may change the chemical levels in the brain. Besides, a person who struggles with performing even normal day-to-day tasks after a brain injury, also begins to feel dejected with his inability to do so, and may suffer from low self-esteem, contributing to feelings of depression.

It’s important to get treatment for symptoms of depression. Talk your doctor about the traumatic brain injury that you have suffered, because this will help the doctor understand the reason for your depressive feelings. In many cases, the depression may also be accompanied by feelings of anxiety. But there are various treatments available for these conditions, including medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other forms of therapy.

Hire An Experienced Denver Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, it’s important to seek professional legal help from a Denver personal injury lawyer, and file a compensation claim that covers all of the damages that you have suffered, and may continue to suffer in the years ahead because of the injury. Discuss your claim with a Denver personal injury lawyer.

Dallas Norton, the founding partner of Norton & Bowers, has practiced law with a focus on personal injury since 1992. Mr. Norton has extensive Colorado roots including grade school in Arvada and high school in Denver. He earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University Law School in 1991. When working on behalf of clients, Mr. Norton draws upon his extensive background in psychology and human resources.